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By Jeffrey Allen
Published on June 8, 2022 at 12:43 p.m.
The first case of monkeypox struck in the Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills areas.
The Halton District Public Health confirmed the first reported case of the monkeypox virus in the region. The person is currently isolated at home and all contacts have been notified by Halton Public Health.
“Although most people infected with smallpox will have mild symptoms, some people, such as children, pregnant women and those with immunodeficiency, are at higher risk of serious illness,” said Dr. Hamida Megani, a medical professional. of Health in the Halton area.
“If you have symptoms of monkeypox, it is important to stay home and call your doctor to see you. When seeking medical attention, you should wear a high-quality medical mask and cover up any lesions. “
Symptoms of monkeypox usually include fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, low energy, muscle pain, and skin rash or lesions.
The rash usually starts within one to three days after the onset of fever. The lesions may be flat or slightly raised, filled with clear or yellowish fluid, and then a crust may form, dry out, and fall off like chickenpox.
The number of lesions in one person can vary from a few to several thousand. The rash tends to concentrate on the face, palms and soles of the feet. Symptoms can begin within five to 21 days of exposure to monkeypox, but usually appear after one to two weeks.
Symptoms last between two and four weeks and go away on their own without treatment. A person infected with monkeypox can be infected five days before the rash appears, until the rash clears and new skin forms after a few weeks.
The virus can be spread from person to person through respiratory secretions, direct contact with skin lesions and / or contact with materials contaminated with the virus (eg bed linen, clothing).
The virus enters the body through injured skin, respiratory tract or mucous membranes (eg mouth, nose, eyes). Transmission through respiratory secretions requires prolonged face-to-face contact with an infected person.
The Halton County Public Health continues to monitor the situation, investigate suspected and confirmed cases, and conduct full follow-up. For more information on the virus, visit the monkey measles region’s website.
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